The ride home was quiet and went far slower than any other day, or so it seemed. The radio was on, but only loud enough to hardly be heard. Unfortunately, the speakers in the back seat were situated on the doors, and right next to the carseat in back. Erwin adjusted his mirror once again as he waited for the light, having to leave it halfway when it changed. Levi had finally settled down, and was probably asleep again. He'd cried for several minutes when they had first begun the drive home, and Erwin could only imagine the bumps and sensation of motion scared the little newborn. When they were mere minutes from home, his phone chimed from the cup holder, and Erwin left it for when they arrived.
When they did, he grabbed said phone, stuffing it in his pocket as he stood out of the car. Upon opening the back seat door, his assumptions of Levi being asleep were confirmed, and he very carefully unbuckled his seat, and took them both into the house.
He set the carseat down on the couch, relieved when Levi hardly even flinched, tiny hands balled up against his chest and the blanket Erwin had tucked him in now bunched around his feet. He must have kicked it off.
"Erwin?"
He jumped, despite the fact he knew that voice, and the shadow coming down the hall from the kitchen. He stood to meet Mike, silently hushing him by motioning to the seat. Mike merely smiled softly, and walked over to them. He wrapped an arm around the other mans waist, pulling him close and looking down to the child. Their child.
"I didn't know you were home. I thought you had to work until six?" Erwin asked, and turned slightly to press a kiss to the others cheek.
"Well, I texted you that I'd be home early. Just got here."
"I didn't see."
Mike just gave a short laugh, moving to sit down next to the car seat and seeming to try figuring out the best way to pick Levi up.
"You'll wake him up, Mike."
"I know, I'll be careful. But if he does wake up he can meet me." Mike beamed, tentatively picking Levi up and leaning back on the couch, settling him down against his chest so that Levi was laying on his belly, supported by strong arms. The baby stirred, and sucked in a big breath. Erwin thought he would start to cry again before Levi gave a little cough and relaxed back into his nap. Erwin settled next to his husband as well, who was gazing at their son just as he had when he'd first met him. He took in the moment, resting a hand against Mike's on Levi's back, and brushed a thumb against the rough skin.
"He's perfect.." Mike muttered, pressing a kiss to Levi's head. Levi yawned after this, and held on to handfuls of Mike's shirt. The scruffy kiss woke him completely, and he looked up to the two holding him so close and gentle, and gave a soft coo.
"Yes, he is."